The Patient Care Technician performs patient care related tasks. Assists patients with activities of daily living and provides direct patient care under supervision of Nurse. Obtains and records patient vital signs. Monitors and records daily intake and output. Obtains specimens, including non-invasive body fluids and blood specimens. Performs EKGs and blood glucose monitoring. Monitors and performs actions to decrease patient length of stay including but not limited to: performing timely designated discharge duties, and communicating discharge information to appropriate staff. Assists Physician/Nurse with diagnostic tests, clinical procedures, and other tasks as requested. Communicates patient needs and observed/reported changes in patient condition to supervising Nurse or Physician. Documents all interactions in patient's medical record.
MSJMC Level 3 NICU is expanding! We are moving into a brand new 40-bed unit in the summer of 2020. Our new unit will feature sixteen (16) private rooms and eight (8) 3-bed pods, all bed spaces include a sleep chair where a parent can stay 24/7. In our current 26-bed department we use state-of-the-art Giraffe Omni beds, Babylog VN500 vents and HFOVs to care for infants with birth weights as low as 450 grams. The unit has the capability of providing whole body cooling for infants suffering from HIE, and we offer Nitric Oxide for care of PPHN in extremely sick newborns.
We are excited about our expansion and invite you to check out our team!
Here are highlights of our new expanded Neonatal Nurse Practitioner role:
- Of the 40 bed unit, 16 are private rooms where a parent can stay 24/7 at the bedside in a sleep chair
- The remaining rooms are 3 bed pods.
- Our NNPs are part of the regional transport team serving 5 hospitals
- Close initial partnership with Mercy Hospital of Folsom
- Our NNP role manage neonates from admission to discharge
- We serve a culturally diverse population and have a very stable physician group
- Our NNPs will work independently, rescuing patients at our hospitals and mentoring nurses and families in their infant’s care.
- Come see what we are all about!
Position Summary:
The incumbent is responsible for clinical management of the high-risk neonate and infant, educational responsibilities, administrative duties, consulting, and initiating/implementing research. The neonatal nurse practitioner works in collaboration with medical, nursing and support services to provide family centered care to high-risk infants in a manner consistent with the Mission and Philosophy of Dignity Health
Level 3, Level three, neonatal icu, neonatal intensive care, nicu, NP, advanced practice nurse, registered nurse, nurse practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Pracititioner, NNP, DEA, Furnishing, National Association of Neonatal Nurses, NANN; NNP - BC, Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
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MSJMC Level 3 NICU is expanding! We are moving into a brand new 40-bed unit in the summer of 2020. Our new unit will feature sixteen (16) private rooms and eight (8) 3-bed pods, all bed spaces include a sleep chair where a parent can stay 24/7. In our current 26-bed department we use state-of-the-art Giraffe Omni beds, Babylog VN500 vents and HFOVs to care for infants with birth weights as low as 450 grams. The unit has the capability of providing whole body cooling for infants suffering from HIE, and we offer Nitric Oxide for care of PPHN in extremely sick newborns.
We are excited about our expansion and invite you to check out our team!
Here are highlights of our new expanded Neonatal Nurse Practitioner role:
- Of the 40 bed unit, 16 are private rooms where a parent can stay 24/7 at the bedside in a sleep chair
- The remaining rooms are 3 bed pods.
- Our NNPs are part of the regional transport team serving 5 hospitals
- Close initial partnership with Mercy Hospital of Folsom
- Our NNP role manage neonates from admission to discharge
- We serve a culturally diverse population and have a very stable physician group
- Our NNPs will work independently, rescuing patients at our hospitals and mentoring nurses and families in their infant’s care.
- Come see what we are all about!
Position Summary:
The incumbent is responsible for clinical management of the high-risk neonate and infant, educational responsibilities, administrative duties, consulting, and initiating/implementing research. The neonatal nurse practitioner works in collaboration with medical, nursing and support services to provide family centered care to high-risk infants in a manner consistent with the Mission and Philosophy of Dignity Health
Level 3, Level three, neonatal icu, neonatal intensive care, nicu, NP, advanced practice nurse, registered nurse, nurse practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Pracititioner, NNP, DEA, Furnishing, National Association of Neonatal Nurses, NANN; NNP - BC, Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
~LI-DH
#DHNICURN
#DHNICULeader
#MSJNICU
#NICU
#Neonatal@NANN
@NANN
#NursePractitioners
#NICUspecialists
#NPneonatal
#NP
The Perinatal Technician is a member of the care team, who under the direction and/or supervision of the charge RN performs a variety of tasks and activities to meet patient and department needs. The perinatal technician must manage multiple demands on their time to support the activity of the unit, scrub for surgeries, set up and assist with procedures, perform basic nursing care, and a variety of clerical duties. They must consistently show initiative and flexibility to accomplish assigned workload, and demonstrate the ability to prioritize assignments according to patient and unit needs.
Position Summary:
In keeping with the Marian Medical philosophy, the Pharmacist is responsible for the procuring, manufacturing, compounding, dispensing, distributing, storing and administration of drugs, biologicals, and chemicals according to standard practices of the professional, State and Federal laws and regulations, and Departmental policies and procedures.
Responsible for provision of drug information to other health professionals, patients and their families, and the public. Ability to exercise sound and professional judgement in the performance of the job functions. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Strong attention to detail. Ability to analyze complex tasks, systems, problems, and design and implement the most effective solution. Ability to work tactfully and effectively with team members, the patient and their family, and the public. Comprehensive knowledge of the practices, principles, methods and equipment utilized in providing Pharmaceutical services. Ability to organize and prioritize work. Current and valid California license to practice pharmacy.
Position Summary:
The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for drug preparation and distribution, both personally and through general supervision of pharmacy interns and technicians. Assists physicians and other health care professionals by providing patient specific drug information and drug therapy recommendations, screens medication orders for appropriateness, physical and therapeutic compatibilities and allergies, maintain patient profiles, and consults with physicians when necessary. Manages drug therapy for selected patients per protocol and with physician authorization, and manages pharmacy inventory, both personally and through supervision of pharmacy technical personnel.
Position Summary: The Pharmacist provides timely, accurate, and complete pharmaceutical care which includes reviewing medication orders, performing appropriate clinical interventions with prescribers, and providing drug information. Demonstrates competency in patient care for patient population served. The incumbent will also effectively maintain control of daily pharmacy operations and supervise personnel. Minimum Qualifications:
- Candidates must have a current California pharmacist license
- At least 1+ year of inpatient hospital experience is desired
- Demonstrated ability to enforce formulary decisions of the medical staff
- Maintain accurate and complete records
- Provide instruction and preceptorship on the subject of pharmacotherapeutics, its use and application
- Demonstrated knowledge of pharmaco-therapeutics, therapeutic drug monitoring and therapeutic interventions, pharmaceutical supplies, drugs, chemicals and biological
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations relating to pharmaceutical transactions, pharmacokinetics, supply management and inventory control
Position Summary:
The intern pharmacist is responsible for technical, clerical and transportation duties for the department and is involved with the preparation, distribution, and delivery of medication. The intern pharmacist also performs professional duties as related to The 4 Key Processes for Medication Usage (Prescribing, Preparation and Dispensing, Administering, Monitoring.) All work is performed under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The intern pharmacist will also demonstrate competency in patient care for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients.
The Ivy Brain Tumor Center is a non-conventional, non-profit program offering state-of-the-art clinical trials for patients with the most aggressive form of brain cancer. It is home to the largest collection of Phase 0 trials for brain tumors in the world. Our multidisciplinary team of brain tumor specialists and scientists are accelerating drug discovery and precision medicine in neuro-oncology to identify the most promising first-in-class therapies for brain tumor patients.
Pharmacokinetics Laboratory (PK Lab) of the Ivy Brain Tumor Center is currently in the process of CAP/CLIA certification and will be supporting healthcare professionals and patients in health management through accurate, precise and state of the art testing and research.
We are looking for an individual to join the PK Lab team as a postdoctoral associate. The candidate should have a strong background in chemical/pharmaceutical sciences with a reasonable working knowledge in translational research. Candidates who have experience in LC-MS/MS-based method development/validation and can demonstrate competency in pharmacokinetic data analysis will be preferred. The candidate should be highly motivated, able to work well in teams, and have excellent communication skills. Potential areas of application include: drug PK, brain targeting, organic, medicinal or analytical chemistry, instrumental method development and validation, biomarker analysis, drug metabolism, PK analysis and modeling.
Key responsibilities include:
• Development, validation and implementation of analytical methods for various drugs, drug candidates, drug metabolites, and biomarkers employing UHPLC and LC-MS/MS techniques.
• Performing pharmacokinetic data analyses and interpretation.
• Contribution toward the design of preclinical and clinical studies.
• Development of independent research plans.
• Manuscript preparation and publishing.
• Preparation of grant proposals and applications.
• Supervision and training of laboratory supporting research staff.
• Preparation and delivery of research presentations at local meetings, national and international conferences.
• General operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment, including UHPLC and LC-MS/MS instruments.
• Preparation and Maintenance of required laboratory safety documentation and adherence to the guidelines and regulations in compliance with CAP/CLIA and HIPAA rules.
The Ivy Brain Tumor Center is a non-conventional, non-profit program offering state-of-the-art clinical trials for patients with the most aggressive form of brain cancer. It is home to the largest collection of Phase 0 trials for brain tumors in the world. Our multidisciplinary team of brain tumor specialists and scientists are accelerating drug discovery and precision medicine in neuro-oncology to identify the most promising first-in-class therapies for brain tumor patients.
PK Core Laboratory at the Ivy Brain Tumor Center is currently in the process of CAP/CLIA certification and will be supporting healthcare professionals and patients in health management through accurate, precise and state of the art testing. We are looking for a Research Technician to join the PK Core Laboratory team to perform UHPLC and LC-MS/MS analysis of preclinical and clinical samples. This position is responsible for the receipt, organization, testing, and reporting of daily preclinical and patient specimens in a drug PK Core laboratory. The laboratory technician will adhere to protocols and quality measures while performing sample preparation and analyzing preclinical and patient results. This position is full time.
Key responsibilities include
• Preparation/handling of biological material for analytical analysis.
• Analysis of processed samples employing UHPLC and LC-MS/MS technique.
• Analysis, review and release of UHPLC and LC-MS/MS data.
• General operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment,
including LC-MS.
• Complete projects, other tasks, and assignments as directed by management.
• Adhere to all State and Federal guidelines and regulations including compliance with
CLIA rules and regulations as well as HIPAA.
• Maintain required laboratory documentation.
Job Summary:
The pharmacy buyer will act as the person responsible for all of the daily activities related to pharmacy inventory management in order to meet the procurement needs of the pharmacy department, to include but not limited to the purchasing of pharmaceuticals, pharmacy supplies, as non-prescription items for sale.
Will provide for the timely acquisition of all stock and non-stock supplies, equipment, and services for the department of pharmacy services.
To assist with compliance of established Dignity Health contracts as well as looking for new opportunities for the pharmacy.
Maintain inventory control and assists the director in auditing purchases and credits.
Responsible for maintennce of the pharmacy’s appearance and condition.
Will communicate with pharmacy staff and patients regarding drug availability and back orders and assist in drug procurement resolutions.
The buyer must also be able to perform pharmacy technician duties when asked.
Job Summary:
Serves as a leader of pharmacy initiatives and contributes to the provision of high-quality care at Dignity Health. Provides direction and supportive resources regarding day-to-day operations of the pharmacy department to reduce harm to patients and improve patient outcomes. Implements and administers fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provides direction and supportive resources regarding day-to-day operations of the pharmacy department to reduce harm to patients and improve patient outcomes. Assures departmental competency and compliance to all regulatory, accreditation and hospital standards of care.
- Implements a service culture based on the principles of continuous quality Improvement. Creates structures and processes that assure cost effective and safe utilization of drug supplies and pharmacy staff time.
- Provides expert pharmaceutical care assistance to colleagues regarding integrated health care delivery network.
- Sharing authority and responsibility with others to move decision making and accountability downward through the organization enabling individuals to stretch their capabilities and accomplish the business unit’s strategic priorities.
- Manages collaboratively and coaches others to achieve optimal performance; delegates effectively; praises/rewards contributions; defines clear roles and responsibilities; sets goals and leads initiatives; adjusts plans as necessary.
- Keeping the organization’s mission, vision and values at the forefront of associate decision making and action.
- Ensuring that the patient/customer perspective is a driving force behind our actions and business decisions; crafting and implementing service practices that meet patients'/customers' and own organization’s needs. (Focus also includes internal and external customers.).
- Demonstrates breadth and/or depth of professional/technical skills and capabilities required for position; shares knowledge; sets or contributes to the Company’s direction within area of expertise.
- Understanding of how to anticipate, recognize, and deal effectively with existing or potential conflicts at the individual, group, or situation level; ability to apply this understanding appropriately to diverse situations.
- Improvement Knowledge of the factors contributing to quality patient care, and the ability to influence these factors in a positive way.
- Knowledge of pharmacy responsibilities, logistics, and procedures; ability to apply this knowledge when managing pharmacy operations in order to achieve high performance and reach strategic goals.
- Understanding of the need to carefully evaluate the impact of emerging business situations and choose the best path forward and ability to select and assertively communicate actions and activities that maximize organization performance.
- Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities.
- Knowledge of medication information analysis methods; ability to conduct drug information analysis, including information collection, evaluation, analysis and validation, to assess medication effects and risks.
- Knowledge of and ability to ensure that delivered drugs and pharmaceutical services are effective, efficient and integrated with ethics considerations, legal requirements and professional standards.
- Knowledge of principals related to pharmaceutical preparation and practices (formulas, rules, working processes of medicine preparation); ability to apply this understanding appropriately to ensure the secure, effective and proper use of medication.
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Position Summary:
As of 2020 the Chandler Regional Pharmacy is comprised of 40 pharmacists and 34 technicians serving in various managerial, clinical, information technology, decentralized, and central pharmacy roles. The pharmacy supports a PGY1 Residency program with 2-pharmacy residents. In 2021, Chandler Regional will see completion of new 5-story patient tower, which will include a new 7,500 square foot, state-of-the-art inpatient pharmacy.
The Pharmacy Operations Manager serves as a leader of pharmacy initiatives and contributes to the provision of high-quality care at Dignity Health. Provides direction and supportive resources regarding day-to-day operations of the pharmacy department to reduce harm to patients and improve patient outcomes. Implements and administers fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting. Principal Duties and Accountabilities:
- Provides direction and supportive resources regarding day-to-day operations of the pharmacy department to reduce harm to patients and improve patient outcomes.
- Fosters collaboration across disciplines within the organization, including physicians, nursing, and ancillary departments.
- Assures departmental competency and compliance to all regulatory, accreditation, and hospital standards of care.
- Implements a service culture based on the principles of continuous quality improvement.
- Implements and administers fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures and reviewing and responding to financial report data.
- Promotes a culture of safety.
- Creates structures and processes that assure cost effective and safe utilization of drug supplies and pharmacy staff time.
- Provides oversight and supervision for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
- Provides expert pharmaceutical assistance to colleagues regarding integrated health care delivery network.
- Oversees the timely preparation and posting of work schedules, ensuring adequate staffing is maintained within our established productivity standard.
- Active engagement with pharmacy residency program, local colleges of pharmacy, and pharmacy technician programs.
- Other duties as assigned.
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Position Summary:
The Pharmacy Technician Specialist is responsible for gathering information from medical records and other sources as required to process medication refill requests while adhering to the departments protocol policies.
Responsibilities may include:
- Conduct and analyzes EMR chart notes and/or laboratory tests
- Reviews renewal requests to ensure that the patient has a participating e-fill provider and has documentation of previous and/or future appointments in the clinic schedule
- Ensures each refill request has appropriate documentation in the patients chart
- Appropriately notifies the prescribing provider of any protocol criteria that are not met after reviewing the requested medication
- Appropriately notifies the correct entities if a patient has not adhered to the monitoring parameters established by the prescribing provider
- Process refill requests received from pharmacies via fax or EMR with accuracy and precision
- Provides daily refill request information to the E-Fill Supervisor
- Consistently and positively communicates and collaborates with colleagues, supervisor, and customers (internal and external), both orally and in writing
- Help streamline the e-fill process for patients and clinic staff
- Educate the clinic staff regarding the e-fill process
Our Certified Pharmacy Techs, under the supervision of a pharmacist, the pharmacy technician performs pharmacy-related functions, in compliance with state/federal regulations and department policies and procedures that provide optimal pharmaceutical care. Is competent to work in any area of the Pharmacy (Infusion, Retail, Research).
Under the supervision of a Pharmacist, assists in dispensing of medications, IV admixtures, and other pharmaceutical supplies. Performs computer functions, patient charges, credits, patient admit information, order entry and bed tags. Assists with inventory and control procedures. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support the Organization's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
About this Position
Assists in the clarification of the Medication Reconciliation process for all admitted patients. Completes daily duties with skill and competence, assisting the pharmacists in drug ordering, compounding and distribution.
About this Position
Assists in the clarification of the Medication Reconciliation process for all admitted patients. Completes daily duties with skill and competence, assisting the pharmacists in drug ordering, compounding and distribution.
About this Position
Assists in the clarification of the Medication Reconciliation process for all admitted patients. Completes daily duties with skill and competence, assisting the pharmacists in drug ordering, compounding and distribution.
JOIN US NOW as we are seeking a dynamic LAB SERVICES SPECIALIST who is passionate about the health and well-being of our patients to perform blood collection, specimen processing and assist in clerical duties. St Joseph's Clinical Laboratory is a fast-paced, innovative laboratory supporting the Medical Center's various service lines. We are a large lab with over 150 employees among our 9 internal laboratory departments. In addition to the standard Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology and Blood Bank departments, we have a Surgical and Anatomic Pathology department, a Cytogenetic laboratory, and a growing Molecular laboratory. We support St Joseph's Trauma Center, Lung and Heart transplant programs, and Barrow's Neurological Center. We support St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center mission and philosophy with the laboratory's vision of providing accurate laboratory results to ensure optimal diagnosis and patient treatment through excellence, innovation,expertise, and technology. We follow CLIA, CLSI,CAP, and the Joint Commission requirements.
